Health8/25/2025The Guardian

UK to clarify definition of ‘honour’-based abuse in drive to cut violence against women and girls

UK to clarify definition of ‘honour’-based abuse in drive to cut violence against women and girls

The UK government is taking steps to address violence against women and girls, including introducing a clearer legal definition of "honour"-based abuse. This law change aims to improve how public services respond to such cases in England and Wales, as part of Labour's plan to halve violence against women and girls. The initiative also includes professional training and an awareness campaign. The goal is to better identify and protect victims of "honour"-based abuse, which often involves coercion and violence, and to hold more perpetrators accountable. The measures are part of a broader effort to tackle the persistent issue of gender-based violence in the UK.

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